TELEGRAPHIC.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1680, 9 July 1879, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

; CABLE NEWS. AUSTRALIA. [SETTEE'S TELEGEAMg."] - POLITICAL. MELBOURNE, July 9. The Government have intimated that they purpose introducing a Bill to amend the electoral law and numerous other important measures, unless the Refoim Bill should absorb all other questions. MELBOURNE, July 8. Parliament was opened by the Gc vornor, who in his speech on the occasion said the present was a very serious juncture. The universally depressed stat 3 of trade was less hero than elsewhero. A beneficial change was aj)parent, as there was agricultural improvement, and mining was improving gradually. Ho had reason to beliovo the Prince of Wales would visit tho International Exhibition. The Government had confirmed tho Poninsn'ar and Oriental contract for tho mail service. It was announced that no increaso of taxation was considered needful by tho Government. The loan was a brilliant success. Ho hoped tho result of the mission to London would prove beneficial. Tho speech announced Bills for Amendment of tho Land Tax, and Reform of the Constitution, with tho object of securing a final adjustment of the functions of tho Council and Assembly, and thus terminating tho recurrence of disastrous deadlocks. The address in reply to tho speech was carried without opposition. Mr Gaunson's motion in tho Assembly was withdrawn. Arrived—Arawata. [Vialiluff.] MELBOURNE, July 1. Tho only political matter of interest in the last few day 3 haa been the Fitzroy election, in which Mr Blackett, the Conservative candidate, obtained a majority of eighty-two over Mr Gray, the Reform League and Ministerial nominee. After the election, when the roault becptne known, cheers wer« 1 given.

Mr Berry is not finding much favor with the unemployed. A large deputation have waited upon him soliciting work, and as Mr Berry has received them somcwaat carelessly, they have resented it by groaning. The unemployed ; question is somewhat embarrassing at this juncture, and the Government have appointed a Board, with Mr Lavator of the Railway Department as chairman, to ascertain where relief can be found. Work has been provided in some quaiiers, but the men are still discontented, and many of them disinclined to quit the metropolis. Placards have been posted about town showing what could have been done with the £SOOO expended on the embassy. The Government say they cannot altogether hold themselves responsible for the dull times, and have expressed their willingness to do all in their power to alleviate the distress now.'existing. The Governor distributed the medals of the Victorian Humane Society on Friday night, and also presented the medal of the Home Humane Society to Tom Pearce. A testimonial of a thousand guineas was presented last night to the Dean of Melbourne, who has attained his eightieth year. The Bishop of Melbourne presided. All denominations were represented, and two thousand were present in the Town Hall. The Dean said his circumstances would not permit of his giving the money to any iistitution. He intended to keep it, and hand it don n to bis family with the address, to sho w that the people of Victoria recognised those who worked for them.

Professor Pepper will e-rive here per Dusitania. It has been announced that the Government intend to reimpose the red gam duty, which expires in August. A good deal of rain is still wanted, as in some parts of the country water is very Bcarce for mining purposes, and in some places cattle have been driven considerable distances. " Pinaforo" still holds its own at the Academy of Music, while Garner and Lyster's new comedy company made a succeßS at the Opera House. Something like a riot has occurred in Hobart Town in consequence of the strong religious feeling occasioned by Mr Ohiniquy'B lecture.

Business continues very dull. The Sandhurst Industrial Exhibition closed last night. The total attendance has been 89,632, and the receipts £5332. When all charges are paid, a credit balance of £IOOO will be left. NEW ZEALAND. I PEE BEESS AGENCY."] WELLINGTON, July 9. E'laby, broker and commission agent, will oill a meeting of bis creditors to-day. Wreckage at Penearrow Heads. Vei/ .'Htle doubt now remains but that the wreckage at Penearrow Head is the remains of the Swallow, wrecked in Toi/ Charnel. The land Tax. Objections against the Land Tax valuations were heard at the Resident Magistrate's Court this moin ; ng. There were 2205 objectors' names on the J'st, but comparatively few put in an appearance. Where the objectors could show that the rat""ng hid been excessive the rate was reduced. Political. The" New Zealander " says that the Governor's speech at the opening of Parliament will not be given on Friday. The Hou";e will be opened by Commission, a Speaker elected, and then it V l . be formally adjorrned till Tuesday, when the Governor's speech will be given. Sir W. Eitzherbert, as Speaker of the Upper House, took the formal oaths of office yesterday. AUCKLAND, July 9. Dr. Young is appointed medical superintendent of the Asylum, notv.lths'-t'.nding the opposition of Dr. Skae. A Bi". to consolidate the city loans w'Tl be introduced into ParVament next session by the Council; also one to transfer the Mechanics' T istitute, and to create a free V'bi&'.y. Native Affairs. endeavors to encourage the Kingites to support Te Whiti have been reported to the Government, haß circulated a statement that the meeting among the E"-'ngites re Taranaki affairs was not held. This is false. The meeting was held, and the report, wh-'ch was published on the authority of a special messenger from Tawhiao, wr- absolutely true. On enquiry to-day, it is leaued tr-,t the G >vernment agent at Waikato was aware of the meeting, and telegraphed ou official repot J to the Gove..-"nent. [FEOM OTJB OWN OOBBESrONDBNTS.] NEW PLYMOUTH, July 9. Heniki, a Maori, was changed at the police court this morning, on the information of a Parihaka Native, with stealing a horse from Prrihaka, the of Baznata. The case was remanded t-"'l Satv—day for tho arrivr' of witnesses, the rivers being high. AUCKLAND, Ji-'y 8. The Government have resolved to establish railway workshops at Newmarket, tb-ee miles from Auckland. Subscriptions are being raised to press the North railway upon the attention of Parliament. The meeting convened by a Victorian mi!!owner, was held to-day t J consider a proposal to establish a woollen factory. The proposal was favorably received, and an influential committee appo'nted (o collect information. GRA.HAMSTOWN, July 8. Mr Bobert Graham will be a candidate for the Thames in tha event of a dissolution.

Chaplin and Miss Osborne will play at the Thames at the end of the season at AuckJind.

WELLINGTON, July 8. Meares, who as landlord, attempted to prevent the furnitv—e of a bankrupt being removed without legal authority to do so, and who assaulted the person removing tho furniture, was fined £3 or a month's imprisonment. No further information has been obtained rogarding tho wreckage near tho Heads. Some think it is the wreckage of the Swallow, recently lost in Tory Channel. The Wellington Trust Loan and Investment Company, Limited, have declared an interim dividend at the rate of 12 per cent, per annum for the half year ending Juno 30th, 1879.

Morton Quin, formerly Becretary and trea- ! surer of a Foresters' Lodge, was arrested today, charged with embezzling money belonging to the order in 1877. He was allowed bail, himself in £203, and two Barcties in £IOO each. He will be brought up to-morrow morning. The returns for the East Coast Maori election are, so far as yet ascertained—Henare Matua, 496; Tamaona, 461; Hans Tapsall, 368; Pukuatua, 17. 'Xne returns from seven other districts are yet to come in, but (he chances are it will lie between the two first named, Henare Matua having probably the better chance.

NELSON, July 8

Mr Hursthouse, membor for Motueka, addressed his constituents last night. He condemned the native policy of the Government and received a vote of confidence.

KUMARA, July 8. A great rush has been occasioned hero by a lead of gold being Btruck near Wostbrook, on the west side of the Greenstone creek. Parties were out all night, with candles, pegging off ground in all directions. Nearly 500 are on the ground now. The prospects obtained were ldwt. to ljdwts. to the dish. Should the lead be traced as expected, it will open an extensive field.

TIMARU, July 8. A coursing match for £2O a side has been arranged between Ronayne's Kathleen and Burrow's Manchester.

C. W. Co st burn, whose tender was accepted for the new post and telegraph ofllceß, refused to proceed with tho contract. Groat progresss is being made with tho excavation of the high cliff behind the railway station, to make room for the new station, and the work is expected to be completed at an early date.

At Waimate R.M. Court yesterday a man named Wm, Chas. Grihane was charged with committing a violent assault on one I'homßß Martin, by striking him on the head with an axe. Medical evidence showed that Martin was unable to attend, hia skull being fractured, and several pieces of bone having to be removed. The case was remanded.

It will take at least £2OOO to repair the damage done to the roads and bridges by the late floods in Levels road district alone. DUNEDIN, July 8.

The adjourned meeting of eloctora favorable to eecular education was held at tie

Occidental to-day at noon. Mr J. Braithwaite presided, and there were present fourteen other persons. After a sub-committee had reported the results of their interviews with vprioua gentlemen, it Wis resolved—- " That wo unanimously agree to support Captain Baldwin's candidature." Tho meeting then resolved inßelf into a committee to initiate steps to secure Captain Baldwin's return.

It is stated in Dunedin that it is proposed to abolish the offices of paymaster for the Middle Island Railways at Dunedin and Invercargill, and that in future all payments for the railway service of tho Middle laKnd will be made from tho head office at Christchurch,

The Union Steamship Company have arranged to substitute the ;Ringarooma for the Albion to-morrow, in order to accommodate M.H.R.'b and their families.

Win. Smith, alias Herbert Vincent,_ a deaf and dumb man, was charged v.ltb. having no lawful visible means of support. Sergeant-major Bevan deposed that he had met the prisoner in Wellington, whore he had gone about with a subscription list collect : ng money for tho purpose, as accused alleged, of enabling him to proceed to Melbourne. The next time he saw the prisoner was in the Supreme Court yefterday. Several witnesses deposed to the accused coming to the : " shops with a subscription list. It being proved that the money thus obtained was mostly spent at billiards, the Bench sentenced the prisoner to three monthß' imprisonment with hard labor. Mr O. S. Reeves has announced himself this evening as a candidate for the vacant Dunedin seat. It is rumored that Mr Macaßeey will retire. A second printing trade -journal is to be published inDunedin about September, under the title of " The Colonial Printorß" Register." BALCLUTHA, July 8. Mr J. W. Thomson, M.H.E , addressed his constituents here last night, and received a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence. ISVERCARGILL, July S. The Chamber of Commerce to-day decided to petition the House of Representatives on the matter of the reform of the bankruptcy lawß. Other Chambers will be asked to cooperate, pnd Mr G-eorge McLean, M.H.R., wi'l be requested to introduce a B'"'l favoring the reform suggested.